The provision of these subdivision regulations shall be held to be the minimum requirements. These regulations are adopted to secure and provide for:
(a) The proper arrangement of streets or highways in relation to existing or planned streets or highways, in a manner which is consistent with both the Official Thoroughfare Plan and the Master Plan for the City of Trenton, and, which have the capability of lessening congestion.
(b) The orderly and efficient layout of land which results in a variety of lot sizes.
(c) A common ground of understanding and a sound working relationship between the City and the developer in order to promote the development of attractive and safe neighborhoods, as well as to enhance and stabilize the value of property.
(d) The accurate surveying of land, preparation and recording of plats, and the equitable handling of all subdivision plats by the approving authority and subdividers.
(e) Technically feasible and economically reasonable standards to help achieve a higher level of subdivision design and construction in order to prevent degradation of natural resources and promote and maintain the public health, safety, comfort, morals, convenience, and general welfare of persons living and working in the City of Trenton.
(f) Informing interested persons of the procedures and standards for the design and construction of subdivision improvements in the City of Trenton.
(g) Assuring that the regulatory decisions of the City Planning Commission and Council are faithfully incorporated into the recorded subdivision documents.
(Ord. 12-2002. Passed 7-2-02.)